From: Jade One Hi there minna-san, A while back I wrote a chapter of something which was unnamed but was a crossover of sorts. Since at the time I was undecided on the writing style this prologue was something which got thrown out in favor of something else. However, now that I have changed it it will serve as the prologue for the fic which as you can see I have named Rurouni Knight Hazard. I couldn't think of anything better. Anyway, enjoy. I have also reposted the first chapter and have nearly finished the second one but it may take a little while to complete. Disclaimer: Rurouni Kenshin (C) characters belong to Watsuki Nobuhiro (All Hail), Shueisha, Sony Entertainment and perhaps some others but most definitely not to me. I am borrowing characters without asking permission and I am not making any money out of this. Also I am not worth suing as I am a broke student. I hope anyone who takes the time to read this will enjoy it. Notes: This fic will be a sort of combination of the worlds of Magic Knight Rayearth and El Hazard but don't expect many of the characters from these series to be showing up. All I wanted was some of the attributes from these worlds for Kousaten. So don't expect a similar story line to those manga/anime. If anything Riot might be a better world to consider, with all the talk of Books that I put in. Enough babbling though, if you read further you may understand but I don't guarentee it since I barely understand myself.... ^__^ Rurouni Knight Hazard Prologue By Jade One The High Priest sighed in frustration. For generations they had ruled Kousaten well, they had provided the basis for it's peace, their prayers had held the world stable. But now, something had tipped the balance. One changed human, one from a race that had long ago been changed had altered the scales. They were going to have to call him, they were going to have to call the true ruler of Kousaten back into this world. The histories... They were both a comfort and a source of fear for they made it clear that if the ruler was called nothing would ever be the same again. They would change things. They would alter Kousaten to suit their ideas of the world and the changes the ruler made could not be undone. They were the ultimate being, God, Emperor, King. Which is why they didn't live here. Why they only came when the whole fabric of the world was effected and why the priests did not want to call him. They would no longer be in control. But there is no choice. We are charged to protect Kousaten and only in the event of its destruction call we call the King and that is what will happen now. Prehaps we should have acceeded to his wishes. Prehaps that would have maintained the balance. But who could have know that he could touch that book. No one has been able to for centuries. No one except the Kings. Three Kings had ruled Kousaten. Gifted, powerful but fair. They had taken the book and they had read from it and had governed before inevitably they had returned to what they called their true world. But all had made the same promise, that if trouble arose in the realm then they, or rather their successors could be called and would using the power that they all had possessed heal the land and calm the populance. They had all been the one true being. I hope that has not changed. "We will call the King," his quiet words silenced the debate that had been raging in the Chamber of Council and all eyes turned toward him. It was something they all knew in their hearts was inevitable he knew, but it was something they did not want to do. "We have no choice. We cannot recover the book and close the gate." He let that hang in the air. "The King and Heir are the only beings who can bring peace to the realm. We have been remiss in our duties and now we must suffer the punishment that the heavens decree." "It was not our fault. The man was not qualified." The protests came from all around. He raised his hands for silence. "That may be," he began, when they, the others who formed the ruling council of Kousaten were prepared to listen. "But I would ask you to remember. The King is the ultimate being. Only they can decide who is at fault. They wield the sword of heaven but remember also that they weild it with honor. Those who truly have done their best and have been true to their vows of office will have nothing to fear. The King has always been recorded to be nothing if not fair. It is those of us who have broken those vows we took to protect the land who had best seek another line of employment. This is not a matter which is open for discussion. As soon as he took the book... No as soon as he opened the Gate the matter was taken out of our hands. Only the King can deal with this situation and so it is the King we must summon. Do I have the Councils agreement." It came reluctantly but it came. They knew the choice was that or oblivian although the High Priest could see that several on the Council were already considering where they could hide from the King and the punishment he would no doubt deliver. "We will call him tonight. It is fitting. A year has past since the man was banished and this began... A year since the Book was stolen and all our vows were broken." To Be Continued Well, there it is, the prologue for Rurouni Knight Hazard. Chapter 1 should also be reposted on the list Ja ne Jade One __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds. Get rates as low as 0.0 percent Intro or 9.9 percent Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW. Click Here ------------------------------------------------------------------------